"We also did some deals in Scandinavia, which has been slow of late," Thompson said.

She also noted that the flashy, kung fu vampire film "Blood: The Last Vampire" had indie distributor Asmik in Japan biting on it. The deal is outside the usual Universal relationship with the Toho Towa pact.

Elsewhere in Europe, "Serious" and an untitled Sam Mendes project have gone to Svensk across the region. In Germany, Constantin has snapped up "Blood" and "Milk"; in Italy, BIM has secured the Mendes project; while Medusa has inked a deal for "Serious."

Focus CEO James Schamus said that Focus generally manages to sell out most of its slate based on its scripts, without having to present trailers or footage to potential buyers. (partialdiff)